End of House Settles Causing Large Cracks in Brick Veneer Synopsis The foundation under one end of this two-story brick house was founded on uncompacted fill while the other end was founded on hard virgin soil. Differential settlement caused the brick veneer on the front and rear elevations to crack from foundation to roof. Main Report General Information Background Description Observations Findings and Conclusions Recommendations | Structural Inspections | Residential & Commercial Services |